I have made it a mission of mine to drive less and ride more. I am more relaxed when riding, and everything just seems to flow. Not only is it benefical to the body, and soul, it shows that we can do things differently, we as a society dont have to be lazy, and drive stupidly big cars. I agree with

My dad commuted by bike about 190/200 days a year...about 95% ratio. In Massachusetts. I can't claim that ratio, but I am over 60% lifetime bike commuter. I've met the metal of a car twice and still ride, luckily!

If there is to be a velorevolution, let it start here. We must create the structures of support for bikes same as cars. Bike Stations, Bike Shops, Bike Garages, Bike Dealerships. And we must live Bike.

I think we've all had close calls and a few of us have had the joy of lying in a hospital bed in pain waiting for the cops to show up and tell us there is really nothing that can be done....I have now taken to swerving AT the cars....

I've been dreaming of car-free cities for a long time. A couple of years ago I started doing my part by not replacing my car after being involved in a crash. I already biked and used public transit a fair amount before that, but it made a difference to make the full commitment. I've been astonished at the ways in which my life has improved. Yes, there are still a few inconveniences - but it's worth it!

I did not realize it, but I had signed this declaration when I was 10 years old. I've been in love with biking ever since. I never fear that I will be guilty of endangering someone's life.Plus I get to say 'Hello' to you in the morning

I am in. I bike everyday to work and really look foward to the days when gas is 10 bucks more a gallon!P.S. Might want to make your comments available to people only, by using Googles anti-spam feature.

Cars do not offer freedom instead, they enslave their owners. Cars are a ball and chain, shackled to the ankles of their owners through economics; car payment, insurance, fuel, repairs, maintenance, parking etc. It baffles me to see so many people working for 8 and 10 dollars an hour, DRIVING A CAR!Fools! Lets all help dispel the myth of car freedom...

I haven't owned an automobile for six years (after a crash) and intend to not own one for the next six. Cars drive me mad in so many ways! Ahh, watch the people drive their beloved autos- they look like zombies.

Cars are such a recent invention and now the whole human race practically depends on them for survival. The internal combustion engine is very powerful and has its merits for certain applications, but it's far overused and will be the leading cause of human's demise.

Here are some reasons why I loathe the automobile:-Noisy. I cannot take a walk with music/headphones without the sounds of motors interfering. Even if I go far from the city, there is usually the distant hum of some interstate reminding me of our curse. I almost get giddy on early weekend morning walks because I can hear birds. Bicycles are blissfully silent.-Space. Yes, roads take up a good deal of space. Have you ever walked down a street and imagine no street or vehicles? Such imagery often resembles a park. But it's more than roads- it's parking lots, used car lots, gas stations, mechanics shops, auto parts retail outlets, car washes, etc. Do I dare mention the damage caused by excessive rain run-off because of all the parking lots?-Injury/Death. I don't know what the stats are, but people are always getting hurt or dying in autos. Consider it a brand of terrorism.-Environmental issues. Pollution of the air, pollution of the water, pollution of the ground. Every day new cars are rolling off the assembly lines. Each and every one of them are destined for the junkyard. Oh, and the tires!-Resources. We're all going to be singing the blues when we realise the world's supply of heating oil was needlessly used to make travel all too convenient.